NEWPORT NEWS, Va. — The Newport News Police Department is looking for a man accused of fatally assaulting another man back in February.
Jamal Mitchell, 34, faces a charge of second-degree murder. According to police, he should be considered dangerous.
The assault happened on Feb. 17 near 4000 Orcutt Avenue, which is close to 41st Street and Newsome Drive. Police got the call around 4:15 a.m. that day.
The police officers that responded saw that Joseph Jones had several injuries because he was assaulted. Medics took him to a hospital to be treated, but he died the next day.
The Newport News Police Department got an arrest warrant for Mitchell on April 18 and still searching for him. He is described as being five feet and eight inches tall and weighing 190 pounds.
Anyone who knows where Mitchell is located is asked to call 911 or the non-emergency number at 757–247–2500. People can also make an anonymous tip by calling 1-888-562-5887 or online using P3 Tips.